Mrs. Blue's Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Mrs. Blue's Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ½ cups water; 1 12 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp; ½ cup chopped green pepper; ½ cup sliced pimento stuffed olive; ½ cup commercial Italian salad dressing; ¼ cup celery, chopped; 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice; 1 green onion, minced; curly leaf lettuce; shredded iceberg lettuce

Servings: persons

4 ½ cups water
1 12 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
½ cup commercial Italian salad dressing
¼ cup celery, chopped
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 green onion, minced
curly leaf lettuce
shredded iceberg lettuce

1
Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
2
Drain well; rinse with cold water.
3
Chill.
4
Peel and devein shrimp.
5
Place shrimp in a large shallow dish.
6
Combine green pepper and next 8 ingredients; pour over shrimp, stirring gently.
7
Cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
8
Arrange leaf lettuce on individual serving plates; top with shredded iceberg lettuce.
9
Spoon shrimp mixture evenly over shredded lettuce.

114

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ cups water, 1 12 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp, ½ cup chopped green pepper, ½ cup sliced pimento stuffed olive, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Blue's Shrimp Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mrs. Blue's Shrimp Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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